009 | Award-Winning Actor, Damon Herriman

Damon Herriman is one of Australia's most versatile and respected actors, with a career spanning over decades across film, television and theatre. Known for his chameleon-like ability to fully inhabit a wide range of characters. Damon has captivated audiences with performances in critically acclaimed projects, such as his chilling portrayal as Charles Manson in both Quentin Tarantino's ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ and David Fincher's Netflix series ‘Mindhunter’. Damon's most recent films include the upcoming Robbie Williams biopic ‘Better Man’ from ‘The Greatest Showman’ director Michael Gracey, and ‘The Bike Riders’, directed by Jeff Nichols, where he starred alongside Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, Tom Hardy and Michael Shannon. 

His extensive body of work also includes roles in major productions like Clint Eastwood's ‘J. Edgar’ opposite Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe's ‘The Water Diviner’, and Oscar winner Barry Jenkins' ‘The Underground Railroad’. Damon also worked with David Mamet three times, including in one instance opposite Al Pacino. Other amazing credits include ‘Breaking Bad’, the Aussie hitman series ‘Mr. In Between’, and recently the Disney series, ‘The Artful Dodger’. His IMDb lists at present 119 acting credits. He's won or been nominated for over 35 awards. An actor who learned his craft on the job, Damon continues to push the boundaries of his work, making him truly a compelling figure in the world of acting.

In this episode, we dive deep into Damon's journey, exploring some pivotal moments that shaped his career, his approach to the craft, and lessons he's learned from decades of experience working with some of the most renowned directors and actors in the world.